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Navistar unveils International TerraStar Class 4/5 Work Truck
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For those looking for a powerful, rugged
and reliable work truck, the search is over. At a press event at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show, Navistar unveiled the International(R) TerraStar(TM) Class 4/5 commercial truck. With a wide range of commercial-duty features—from its commercial-duty MaxxForce(R) 7 V-8 diesel engine to the largest, roomiest cab available—the International TerraStar sets a new standard in the Class 4/5 truck market. More
Nissan has a grand plan for full-size van
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Nissan will challenge General Motors' and Ford's stranglehold on the market for full-size vans when it unveils its big NV. The large van is the first from a foreign brand to go after a small but profitable business segment U.S. automakers have had to themselves. Nissan will build the
van in its under-utilized Canton, Miss., assembly plant. The van shares its basic engineering with the Titan pickup Nissan builds in Canton.
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Ford's new diesel and gasoline V-8s for Super Duties claim more power, high fuel economy
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Ford Motor Co.'s new diesel and gasoline engines for its revamped 2011 Super Duty pickups are cleaner, quieter and more economical than current products, executives said at a presentation at the National Truck Equipment Association's annual meeting in St. Louis. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel and 6.2-liter gasoline engine, both V-8s, will be the optional and standard engines, respectively, in F-series heavy pickups when they go
into production later this year with revised front-end styling and more comfortable interiors.
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FABICK® POURED-ON® LINERS:
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GM unveils 2011 Sierra Denali HD pickup
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General Motors Co.'s GMC division unveiled its all-new 2011 Sierra Denali HD pickup this morning at the
National Truck Equipment Association Convention in St. Louis. The pickup sibling of the heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado, which was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, will include the beefiest diesel engine currently being offered by any automaker, the 6.6-liter Durmax turbo diesel. The new engine can produce 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque, GMC officials said this morning.
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NTEA announces new Green Truck Association
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The National Truck Equipment Association has formed a new affiliate division, the Green Truck Association, as a way for fleets, manufacturers, upfitters, government agencies and other industry stakeholders to stay current with regulatory and industry developments. The new group, which will launch in spring, will also help to expand and
improve the market for green truck applications.
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Navistar-Caterpillar venture to sell trucks in Australia
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Navistar International Corp. said its joint venture to build commercial trucks with Caterpillar Inc. will begin selling vehicles in Australia by the middle of this year. The joint-venture, under the name NC2 Global LLC,
based in Lisle, Ill., will announce product details and dealer arrangements next week, Navistar said.
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Chrysler's future rests on global platforms
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Over the years, Chrysler Group LLC has developed vehicles using an outdated and expensive structure even as its sales and resources were shrinking. As the Auburn Hills, Mich., automaker added new products, engineers often started from scratch, developing a whole new platform, a term
that refers to a vehicle's basic underpinnings, components and systems. But the industry trend is to fewer, larger, more global platforms, allowing the cost of engineering and tooling to be spread over more vehicles. Quality is improved and new cars can be brought to market faster when a part is not being redesigned for 15 different models.
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661 GM dealers to get 2nd chance
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For Jeff Cauley, General Motors' offer to reinstate as many as 661 dealerships provided hope that the
store his father founded more than four decades ago could live on. Cauley, owner of Cauley Chevrolet in West Bloomfield, Mich., is among 2,000 dealerships that GM identified last year as locations that would lose their franchise rights as part of the automaker's bankruptcy restructuring.
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The FREEDOM ACS is a CAN BUS Electronic Control system designed for the Municipal snow plow market. The ACS controls the Hydraulic system, both Prewet and Anti-Ice systems all simultaneously. The ACS system also includes on-board diagnostics and data capturing. MORE |
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February unemployment rate holds at 9.7 percent
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The U.S. unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February, the Labor Department said.
Employers trimmed 36,000 jobs, well below the 68,000 that analysts had expected, Bloomberg reported. The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 9.8 percent. The
job cuts followed 26,000 cuts in January payrolls, higher than the 20,000 that was originally reported.
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ELSTON Traction Sanders are a convenient and effective way to improve your traction especially in icy conditions. Very useful when you need to drive before roads are sanded or salted or
on roads that have areas where snow and ice remain. In addition, these sanders are an approved substitute for chains in some states. Available in three models that can be easily adapted to fit your tractor (truck tractor) or truck. More info
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RUD is a leading manufacturer of ROTOGRIP® Automatic Snow
Chains. ROTOGRIP® provides traction at low speeds in forward and reverse, and has a universal mounting system that does not require a lot of effort in fitting or maintenance. Drivers can utilize ROTOGRIP® with just a flip-of-a-switch. Visit our website: www.rudchain.com
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One look at our MASTER Mechanic Series and Commander Series product lines will tell you everything you need
to know about CASECO. Our QUALITY VALUE AND PRIDE shine through. A manufacturing partner that is as committed to your success as you are – CASECO. Come visit us in St. Louis and see the CASECO difference.
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Chelsea's new 248 Series was designed and tested for Ford's new Torque Shift 6 Transmission.
This PTO will provide 200 Lbs Ft of Torque Capacity with no torque converter slippage.
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VMAC is searching for two industrial espionage spies observed attempting
to film development of VMAC's newest product prototype - the Advanced UNDERHOOD System. Highlighting fuel savings and environmental features, this compact, powerful, green system is designed to reduce emissions, waste, noise, fuel and service costs. Mission videos are at topsecretair.com
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Developed especially for crane body vehicles, the newly designed PALFINGER service cranes offer superior lift-to-weight ratios while utilizing the full 29 feet of hydraulic reach. Four telescopic cranes make up the family of service cranes that range in capacities from 43,000 ft-lbs (5.85 mt) to 86,000 ft-lbs (11.7 mt).
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Built on a Sprinter chassis, the IMT DSC12 mechanics truck is a compact, fuel-efficient addition to the Dominator® family of mechanics trucks. Equipped with an IMT 3203i electronic crane, it’s a perfect option for customers looking to get maximum fuel economy out of a vehicle that can easily maneuver in tight, urban environments. The DSC12 can also be engineered-to-order on either a Ford or Dodge chassis. More
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DewEze is proud to introduce the first clutch pump kit available for the 2011 6.7L Ford diesel engine.
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GatorHyde introduces the first Peel-N-Stick polyurea coating with slip & abrasion resistance to OEM industries. gatorhyde.com
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Solution to all your label and branding needs. Unmatched Service. Competitive Price-Match Guarantee.
Dixie Signs & Decals, Inc.
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Visit Reading Truck Body at the NTEA Show at Booth 1769 and see the all new Classic Hybrid!
www.readingbody.com
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Offering Mountain Tarp for construction and Pioneer Coverall for Refuse The best of both brands!
See us at NTEA Booth # 3001
800-248-7717
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